Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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